Speaker Jane Turton

Jane Turton was appointed Chief Executive Officer of All3Media in 2015, following the acquisition of the business by Discovery and Liberty Global. She is responsible for setting and implementing the businesses’ global strategy, and driving growth both organically and through acquisition in the UK and internationally. A main focus is to ensure that the Group has the best creative talent working in an environment that is all about creative excellence.

Jane oversees a network of award winning independent production, distribution and digital media companies organised in a federal structure within the All3Media Group. She has a deep understanding and experience of international broadcasting and production, combing business acumen and creative skills. Jane joined All3Media in 2008 as director of business development and business affairs and deputy COO, becoming COO in 2011. Prior to joining All3Media, Jane held the position of Director of Commercial and Business Affairs at ITV Network having previously been Director of Business Affairs at ITV Studios.

Jane’s career in television started at the newly established Meridian Broadcasting in 1993, during its conception and merger with Anglia and HTV Productions, leading to the formation of United Productions. Subsequently at Granada Television, she was involved in its merger with Carlton Television. Jane’s early career includes a period as a consultant with auditors PwC.

Jane has an MBA and has been on the Board of a number of media organisations including the Producers Alliance of Cinema and Television (PACT). She is a member of the Royal Television Society Board of Trustees and on the Edinburgh International Television Festival board.